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How to Program Android Apps

Android has become one of the most popular operating system (OS) in the world. There are many devices work with Android inside it. Even, Android Phone has become the number one smartphone in the world. It is prove that many people like to use Android. The popularity of Android gives us opportunity to make money on it.

Android is open source. It lets people to make many applications to work in Android systems. If your Android applications are used by many people, you can get a lot of money from it. Here are some procedures on how to program Android apps easily.

Download and Install the Software

For the first step, you need to have software to program your Android applications. You may download the software called Eclipse Integrated Development Environment. It is software that can you use to create Android applications. All tools and equipment you need to program Android are available in this software.

So it is ideal software to create your Android applications. Besides Eclipse Integrated Development Environment, you also need to have Java program in your computer. So, make sure if you have downloaded the newest Java Development Kit. It is software from Oracle. Follow the procedures on how to download Java software correctly.

After that, we move to the next step in how to program Android apps. You need to have other software called Android Software Development Kit. You may combine it with Eclipse IDE. This software also has many useful tools you need to create Android Apps. You can get the latest version of Android Software Development Kit in their official website. In the website, you may choose the version that suitable with your operating system. The installation procedure to install Android Developer Tools is easy. You only need to choose “Select” and “Install New Software”.

Test and Run Your Android Apps

You may start your project in creating Android Apps. Make sure if you enter the details about the application. It can make you easy to edit or adding something. User interface is important in how to program Android Apps. You may use XML layout files to help you in creating the user interface.

In Manifest Files, you are able to add an incremental version number if you want to upgrade your apps in the future. You may test your Android Apps if you want in your Android devices. In Eclipse IDE, you can use Android Virtual Device Manager. You can test your Android Apps here based on the hardware and software that you want.